(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is expanding its global electric vehicle charging infrastructure by adding 5,000 new charging points by 2030, with 3,000 in Europe. This initiative is part of the company’s sustainability program. Pilot projects have started at Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt in Germany, where initial charging points are being installed, with further expansions planned by 2025. The project reflects Schaeffler’s commitment to sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions.
(PRESS RELEASE) HERZOGENAURACH, 10-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Schaeffler, a leading motion technology company, is advancing its commitment to sustainability by expanding its global charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. As part of this initiative, the company plans to install more than 5,000 new charging points worldwide by 2030, with 3,000 of these located in Europe. This expansion is a key component of Schaeffler’s broader sustainability program.
Pilot projects have already begun at Schaeffler’s Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt locations in Germany. At Herzogenaurach, 40 charging points have been installed as part of a parking lot redevelopment, with plans to add 245 more by 2025. In Schweinfurt, the electrical infrastructure is being upgraded to accommodate 122 new charging points, also expected to be operational by 2025.
Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer of Schaeffler AG, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability and e-mobility, stating, “We are committed to reducing our CO2 emissions and enhancing our role as a sustainable employer. This project not only supports our environmental goals but also motivates our workforce to adopt more environmentally conscious practices.”
Following the successful completion of these pilot projects, Schaeffler will gradually roll out the charging infrastructure expansion to other locations worldwide. The initiative underscores Schaeffler’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting the transition to e-mobility.
Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. The Motion Technology Company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of EUR 16.3 billion in 2023. With around 84,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.
Daniel Pokorny
Head of Communications Technology, Innovation & Technology
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Christian Bald
HR Communications, Site Communication
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email: christian.bald@schaeffler.com
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